Dd No 19

WILSON CREEK-TR· Pottawatomie, Kansas· Built 1997· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dd No 19 is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 38.6% in KS)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge265 cfs
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)
NID IDKS09250

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

ROCK CREEK WD NO 45

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dd No 19?

Dd No 19 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Dd No 19?

Dd No 19 is owned by ROCK CREEK WD NO 45 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dd No 19 built?

Dd No 19 was completed in 1997, making it 29 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Dd No 19?

Dd No 19 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dd No 19?

Dd No 19 has a dam height of 23 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.